RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pastor to students in grades seven through twelve
• Develop and implement a strategy to guide students through a process of Win, Build, Equip, Multiply, Send
• Director of Student Ministries Program (all aspects) including but not limited to:

- Teaching, development, oversight of youth group meeting  time

- Student Ministries Sunday School development/teaching

- Development of student Small Groups/Home Bible Studies

- Development of outreach philosophy and opportunities

- Bible Quiz Program

• Development of Student Ministries Volunteer Staff
• Communicationn with parents and leaders
• Work in conjunction with current staff to provide a smooth transition for students into and out of Youth Ministries
• Support and involvement in CMA WPA District youth ministry events and CMA national youth ministry events
• Plan and lead contemporary worship services
• Schedule musicians for contemporary worship services
• Lead, cast vision and direct worship teams
• Give leadership to our technical ministries
• Work in conjunction with other staff in directing the musical elements for our outreach events

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Staff meetings
• Visitation - hospital, funerals, etc. as needed
• Other as directed by Senior Pastor and shared by staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Born-again Christian with solid commitment to the Lordship of Christ in his life
• Bachelors (or Masters) Degree from an accredited college/university with a concentration in a field of Christian ministry
• Licensed or willing to be licensed by the WPA District of The CMA
• Ordained or working towards ordination
• Trained in or willing to be trained in Sonlife Strategy/Foundations Seminar
• A sincere desire to be actively involved in ministering to people
• Good rapport with congregation and healthy relationships with people
• Creative, recruiter, motivator, developer, spontaneous
• Gifted and trained in the area of youth ministry
• Must be personable and work well with people
• Committed to the disciple-making process
• Must have a heart for lost people and a vision for reaching them
• A spiritual guide and mentor

AMENABILITY

• All staff positions are amenable to the Senior Pastor and Governing Board

REMUNERATION

• Remuneration is set by the Finance Committee

CONTACT:   Rev. Scott Ream at sream@somersetalliance.org

Responsibilities include:
Set up the copy for the newsletters ready for printing

Experience:
Knowledge of various computer graphic software and hardware
Knowledge of doing copy for newsletters

Time frame:
Twice a year—March and September.  Depending on capability, it might take one or two days to set up the newsletter for printing.

Requirements:
Basic knowledge of graphic design
Flexible attitude
Willingness to learn

Estimated time commitment; 30 hrs per week
Compensation; $25,000 per year

Non-Negotiables
Team Player/Builder/Recruiter
Self-motivated
Administrator
Good with adults and children
Passion for connectivity with the body
Teachable
Leader/Influencer
Good communicator

Stats:

• Westwood Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
  4412 N. Apopka Vineland Rd.
  Orlando, Fl 32818
  www.westwoodchurch.com
• Located 15 minutes northwest of downtown Orlando.
• A diverse church of about 600.
• Discipling about 160 children from birth through 5th grade weekly during 4 different meeting opportunities.

All inquiries should be sent to;
Pastor Dan Daly, Director of Children and Youth
voice 407.295.4381 ext 13
fax 407.290.6206
dand@westwoodchurch.com

A little About ICF

International Christian Fellowship is an independent evangelical church that is serving the English speaking community of Warsaw Poland.  A typical Sunday service would have an attendance of between 90 to 120 people with normally at least 15 different nationalities represented.  We have a diverse congregation with many different church backgrounds.  ICF has been in existence since 1997 and due to the transient nature of the expatriate congregation it is estimated that over 1000 people have called ICF their home church for some period of time.  One of the great rewards of serving at ICF is knowing the positive impact on lives here has in turn an impact all over the world as families and individuals from our community move on to other postings or return to their home countries.

Please read more about ICF and its various ministries on the ICF website.

Current Staff

After our current Lead Pastor leaves for the US at the end of November, we will have 1 other staff member.  This staff member is the Student Ministries Coordinator who is responsible for coordinating the ministries that impact our children, youth, and young adults.

Search Process

We are asking applicants to express their interest in the position before September 30th, 2009.  ICF has assembled a Search Committee who will be responsible for making a short list of possible candidates.  This short list will be contacted to begin a process of learning more about them and having them learn more about ICF.

ICF is looking for our new Lead Pastor to come as soon as possible, but of course with the understanding that some patience may be required depending on the circumstances of the successful applicant.
If you believe that the Lord might be calling you to ICF as our new Lead Pastor please send your resume (Curriculum Vitae) and a cover letter explaining why you think you would be a good match for our church to search@icf-pl.org.

International Christian Fellowship, Warsaw Poland Lead Pastor Position

ICF orients itself around a set of key elements: a Mission, a Purpose, thirteen Core Values and a Statement of Faith. These particular elements help describe the church’s unique identity - what is most important to ICF, and what this church aspires to be and accomplish in Christ’s name. Our mission and purpose are stated here. Our ICF values and Statement of Faith can be found in the ICF Constitution and By-laws.

Mission. It is the mission of the International Christian Fellowship to present Jesus Christ to the English-speaking community of Warsaw through contemporary worship, relevant teaching, and authentic friendships, in order that all might know Christ and use their God-given gifts for service in our communities and throughout the world. (Matt 28:18, Matt 22:34)

Purposes.

Exalt. We acknowledge God alone as worthy of worship and desire to deeply connect with Him in loving relationship as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deut 6:5, 10:12; Ps 51:17, 63:4, 95:1-6, 149:3; Matt 22:37-38; Rom 12:1; Rev 4:11)
Embrace. We serve the English-speaking community in Warsaw, both international and native Poles, by loving them as Jesus loves. (Matt 5:16; 1Tim 6:18; Heb 10:24; Jas 2:17; 1Pet 2:12)
Establish. We explore, learn, teach, and live the Biblical story of God and what it means to be a follower of Jesus. (Matt 18:19-20, 22:39; Acts 2:42-46; Rom 15:7; Col 3:13-14; 1Tim 2:1-2)
Equip. We prepare every Christ follower in our community for service to God and others by using their God-given gifts and passions. (Matt 28:20; 2Tim 2:2; 1Cor 12:4-7; John 14:12; Eph 4:11-12)
Extend. We choose in faith to join with God in bringing about His purposes in the world. (1Cor 9:22-23; John 3:16; Matt 28:18-20)

The Position
The Lead Pastor’s primary roles are developing and overseeing the teaching/preaching ministry of the church, overseeing leadership and development with emphasis on developing the Leadership Board (elder team) itself, and seeking God along with the other leaders and pastors as to the direction and needs of the church. He will be responsible to model and promote the vision of ICF, in accordance with the Mission, Purpose, and Values of the church. He will be charged with the accountability and spiritual development of any other staff members. The Lead Pastor’s accountability is to God and to the Leadership Board.

The Lead Pastor’s primary roles and responsibilities are further elaborated below:

Vision and Leadership.

• Together with the other leaders, seek God in prayer for the vision He is calling the church to for the future.
• Act as the primary communicator of the vision to the church and to newcomers.
• Promote the ministry/organizational scenario consistent with ICF’s Vision, Values and Statement of Faith.
• Review and approve Vision and Values for specific ministries.
• Ensure the Spiritual formation and leadership development of the Leadership Board, staff and ministry team leaders, while providing broad strategic oversight to the church’s leadership development process.
• Ensure that church members are empowered and encouraged to use their gifting and God-given talents for the furtherance of God’s Kingdom.

Pastoring/Shepherding/Staffing

• A facilitative leader, devoted to a team approach to ministry.
• Committed to, and nurturing others in lifelong development.
• Oversee the development of the staff and ministry team leaders to carry out ICF’s vision, ensuring that they are properly coached/mentored.
• Responsible for hiring and firing of all staff with review and approval from the Leadership Board.

Teaching

• Discern Scripture-based topics/subjects to be taught in various contexts of the church, and propose to pastors/teachers.
• Preach and teach on Sundays and coach other preachers; occasionally teach/oversee seminars and courses to ensure church’s strength in truth and practical ministry.

Strategic Planning

• As a vision-caster, he would be responsible for coordination of the strategic planning process (or oversee a team/individual to do such).
• The strategic plan would be reviewed and approved by the Leadership Board.

Policy

• As part of the Leadership Board, articulate positions on key Scriptural matters, review policy for the church operations.
• Ensure that policies are understood and implemented in the church.

Qualifications.

In terms of character and Spiritual maturity, the Lead Pastor should exemplify a Christ-honoring life, demonstrating those same Biblical qualities demanded of church elders (1Tim 3:2-7; 1Pet 5:1-4; Titus 1:6-9). He should have a verifiable history of leading with integrity and humbleness, able to lead with a balance of grace and truth - under the guiding light of Scripture and the Holy Spirit. As well, he must demonstrate an ability to maturely and accurately handle the Word of God (backed by a substantial degree of Bible and theological training). We would also expect him to be committed to prayer as the key expression of his dependence on God and guidance by the Holy Spirit.

In the way he approaches the Bible and in his philosophy of ministry, we would expect the Lead Pastor to maintain a healthy tension between preserving the essentials (key doctrines and established Biblical positions held by ICF), and allowing a variance of opinion over non-essentials. Although we are “evangelical” in theology, as a church we are inter-denominational in character, and are looking for a Lead Pastor who is able to recognize and respect the legitimate voice of other historical streams of the Christian faith.

Finally, in “post-modern” Europe it is vitally important that the ICF Lead Pastor would be able to read and understand the times we are in. He should have the capacity to orient the church toward effective ministry among post-Modern people, especially those of the international variety. The Lead Pastor would need to have substantial exposure to cross-cultural ministry and an ability to comfortably relate to diverse cultural perspectives. He will preferably have some experience living in other countries besides his home country (a history of some years of living in Europe would certainly be a premium), although this is not required.

Finances

It is ICF’s goal to offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate.  The range of this package can be discussed with the Pastoral Search Committee and its’ members.

Position will be available after August 31, 2009.

Camp Administrator is best filled by a couple.  To get more information and a job description please contact the Pinecrest Camp Executive Board Chairman Chaplain Paul Northcut at crossandshield@suddenlink.net or call  (479) 264-6146.

Lancaster, PA Alliance Church

Purpose:

The primary responsibility of this individual is to give general oversight to student ministries with a particular focus on the personal spiritual formation and discipleship of each student. In addition to this, this role requires investment on leader multiplication, volunteer mobilization and interface with parents and family members. The primary scope of this area of ministry is grades 6 through college age individuals. This position is considered full time exempt.

Qualifications:

• Must evidence a mature spiritual life and patterns of growth and discipline consistent with a leader in the church as required by the scriptural instruction in I Timothy 3:1-7 (Elder qualities) and Galatians 5:22,23, (Fruit of the Spirit).
• Must be a licensed worker in the Christian and Missionary Alliance and be in convictional agreement with Christian & Missionary Alliance confession and mission.
• Must have educational preparation and training consistent with the role being assumed with a pattern of ongoing learning and enrichment in their area of expertise. This would mean the candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study
• Must have minimum of 5 years of effective ministry experience in Student Ministry as a part of a multiple staff situation.
• Must be willing to align with the current direction of the Lancaster Alliance Church and be supportive of the vision and direction of current leadership.
• Must have a passion for and an ability to relate well to the cross section of students with special focus on senior high students.
• Must have the ability to recruit, equip and lead an adult volunteer staff.
• Must be gifted in teaching God’s Word and able to contribute to the overall ministry of the church.
• Must show evidence of a strong marriage relationship and a healthy dynamics with their children

Responsibilities

• Have general oversight of Student Ministries for participants in Grades 6 -12 and college age adults.
• Conduct regular meetings with the Student Leadership team.
• Actively recruit volunteers.
• Meet regularly and give oversight to the Student Ministries Worship Band and the College Ministry Leadership Team.
• Plan and lead retreats for junior, senior high and college age students.
• Oversee and periodically teach at the weekly meetings.
• Coordinate and lead a regular meeting of the parents.
• Establish a yearly ministry calendar and budget for Student Ministries.
• Be considered a part of the Pastoral Leadership Team assist with leadership of the service and cooperation with the other ministries of the church.
• Lead in the development and implementation of small group ministries within the students leading to outreach and service.
• Lead in the assimilation of new people and assuring that the gospel is being clearly communicated and that all individuals are brought to a place of decision about their spiritual direction.
• Provide leadership and training for the SM Staff both paid and volunteer assuring that there is continuity and integration of the men’s ministry, women’s ministry and any other age defined ministry within the church.
• Mobilize a relevant model for evangelism and then subsequent basic discipleship for new student believers who are coming to Christ though personal interaction and ministry of the church.
• Structure social events to build people in their ability to live out their faith in the workplace.
• Serve as a member of the pastoral staff contributing to the overall direction of the church in cooperation with other staff members.
• From time to time preach and teach in public settings within the church
• Advise and consent on overall matters related to all ministries that touch student ministry.
• Lead in the development of a sense of community within the ministry that is welcoming but also not afraid to call people to accountability for their spiritual growth and development.
• Oversee interns and workers in development for the ministry of the church and beyond the church within the C&MA.
• Assume other duties as requested by the ELT and Lead Pastor upon mutual agreement with the Pastor for Student Ministries.
• Report monthly to the ELT giving progress on mutually agreed upon plans and directions.
• Meet weekly with the lead pastor to pray and set direction for student ministries.
• As needed, assist with wedding, funerals, hospital or home visitation and other pastoral duties as required within the church staff and their responsibilities.
• Provide peer input in our efforts to integrate and cooperate with the other age defined ministry within the church.
• Is discipleship/teaching/formation oriented - understands this is an arena for discipleship, not just social interaction.
• Can relate well to non-believers and seekers, and enter discipleship with them as well as long time believers.
• Takes seriously the church as a sending organization, and can help shepherd those who go away for a time (for school or otherwise) in maintaining their ties to a home church.

Accountable

• The pastor for student ministries reports to the lead pastor and is accountable to the district superintendent and to the Elder Leadership team through the lead pastor.
• Shall be hired with the approval of the Lead Pastor, ELT, and the District Superintendent.
• Shall participate in an annual review by the Lead Pastor who shall summarize the review for the ELT.
• Shall submit a written report to the ELT monthly.

If interested in being considered, please submit a resume to the Eastern PA district office of the C&MA at district.office@epdcma.org expressing your interest.

The person who serves in this position will be responsible for leadership development and training for volunteer youth workers, building healthy relationships with youth and their families, building an engaging discipleship program for youth, and other special projects.

Applicant will have licensed worker credentials in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Bachelor’s degree minimum (Bible College or Seminary preferred), and previous experience planning and leading youth events, Bible studies, and outreaches. For more information contact Don Dillavou at the Rocky Mountain District Office (406) 656-4233, or email a resume to office@rmdcma.net.

• The church is located in Acmetonia, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh with good population growth in a five mile radius of the church.
• The congregation of 35 owns a church building that will seat approximately 80 people with plenty of parking potential.
• The salary/housing package is $42,000 plus medical.  The pastor would rent or buy his own home since there is no parsonage.

Please send resumes to:

Reverend Joseph Toomey, WPA District of The CMA, 341 Chestnut Street, Punxsutawney, PA  15767

Reception
Answer phones, Welcome visitors, Answer correspondence

Administration
Update website, calendars, Assist in creating district training & conference materials, Hostess meetings, Create newsletters in MS Publisher, Process accounts receivable checks, Prepare district publications, Hostess meetings

Project Management
Coordinate district initiatives/events/banquets, Manage the file room, Assist with critical assignments and urban ministry initiatives

Qualifications:

• Have good written and oral communication skills
• Good computer skills-Microsoft Office applications, website design, Photoshop, and MS Publisher
• Customer service oriented and ministry minded

The position begins July 1st.  To request the full job description or to submit resumes, email Bonnie at bvanornum@metrocma.org.